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Posted: February 20, 2008
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subject: Design Director , Time Inc/Southern Progress Corporation

Time Inc/Southern Progress Corporation is looking for Design Director
duration - Full-Time

Job details: SPC Digital, the new online division of Time Inc’s Southern Progress Corporation, is looking for a talented and visionary Design Director with extensive interactive experience. SPC Digital creates powerful branded websites, building on the deep content of Southern Progress magazines and books as well as original interactive content, dynamic functionality, video and tools to engage food and home enthusiasts.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Digital Design Director's role is to lead the user interface design and graphic identity of MyRecipies.com, MyHomeideas.com, and each of Southern Progress’ magazine websites (SouthernLiving.com, CookingLight.com, Sunset.com, CottageLiving.com, CoastalLiving.com and SouthernAccents.com). The Design Director will conceptualize, develop, implement and maintain the project’s design, in line with the brand identity, through all phases of the project’s lifecycle. The Digital Design Director will be a hands-on creative position, working closely with key executives, editors, producers, sales, marketing and Time Inc. Interactive. This is a new position and therefore there is also an opportunity to help shape the job.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Strong concept development and graphic design skills that incorporate the full possibilities of the web to deliver text, images, audio, and video.

- Experience overseeing and providing direction to freelance designers is key.

- Ability to provide creative leadership, set and maintain high standards, and bring innovation to each project.

- Excellent understanding of web usability and best practices.

- Experience working on site maps, storyboards, user-flows, wire frames, and other information design documents for web sites, online advertising, and newsletters.

- Hands-on experience creating web graphics, animations, user interface, icons, style sheets, color schemes, templates and layouts for use in a variety of interactive projects, and ensuring site-wide standards and consistency.

- Understanding of HTML, DHTML, and JavaScript, AJAX, and the capabilities of web browsers and user interaction are essential. Knowledge of Flash (including ActionScript) PhotoShop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Indesign, Shockwave, Director, Dreamweaver (and other web authoring/motion graphic tools).

- Experience in art direction for photo shoots.

REQUIREMENTS: Qualified candidates will have 6+ years experience and formal design training with graphics and interaction design skills. The ability to work on multiple brands simultaneously, and expert computer proficiency are essential. Bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design or equivalent experience.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States

email - carlton_kemper@timeinc.com
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